Introduction - SPL DynaMaxx 9735 User Manual

Introduction

The D M is a new type of
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compressor-limiter.
D M premiers a new func-
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tion: the DE-COMPRESSOR.
D M adaptively and
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intelligently optimizes all time
constants while processing so
that you gain optimum
compressor performance
throughout a song.
D M is the first compressor
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to use the new THAT 2181 VCAs
– in SPL's Double VCA-Drive
mode.
The applications are in recor-
ding, mixing, and mastering.
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Part of the SPL Analog-Blue series, the D
of dynamics processor that has both corrective and creative
applications in those areas normally addressed by conventional
compressors. In keeping with the SPL design philosophy, it incor-
porates many new features not found on standard compressors,
and a slightly unconventional approach to the control system
makes is surprisingly easy to use.
D M
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which may be used to counter the effects of overcompression in
previously processed source material. D
provide unobtrusive compression and limiting at the premaste-
ring stage, or to produce creative compression effects.
Why is D
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functions are nothing new, in the D
constants are automated in a very musical way. D
vely and intelligently optimizes all time constants in real time
during processing so that the compression characteristics are
continually matched to the source material. D
first compressor to make use of the new THAT 2181 VCAs, and the
circuit actually uses two of these excellent VCAs in SPL's Double
VCA-Drive TM
TM
range while increasing transparency and reducing distortion.
A benefit of the D
do not affect high frequency detail – high amplitude, low-end
bass can be controlled without introducing pumping or other
negative side-effects. Similarly, complex stereo sources can be
processed easily and very musically. D
applications in recording and mixing, as well as for cost-effective
stereo mastering, and because of the level of intelligent proces-
sing within the unit, there are only two controls to adjust per
channel, making operation very intuitive.
CONTROL OVERVIEW
COMPRESS:
Sets the amount of compression, while the degree of gain reduc-
tion is continually monitored via the LED meters.
GAIN:
This is similar to the 'make-up' gain control used on conventional
compressors and is provided to restore signal levels that have
been reduced by the compressor action. This control also
compensates for any gain increase in DE-COMPRESSION mode.
The control has a range of 20dB.
SOFT LIMIT:
Switches between COMPRESSION and SOFT LIMIT mode
featuring a gentle soft-knee-characteristic to minimize audible
side effects.
EFFECT COMPRESSION:
In this mode, the Release time is set to a fixed 60ms to produce a
'vintage compression' effect that works well on solo instruments
and occasionally voices.
also premiers a new facility, the DE-COMPRESSOR,
M so different? Though auto attack and release
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mode configuration, which doubles the operating
M circuit is that high compression ratios
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